Nakshathra DeepangaL

song: Nakshathra DeepangaL
singer : K. J. yesudas
movie : Nirakudam

performed by: Murali


In the same program that I sang Devasabathalam, I sang a solo of another Malayalam classic – Nakshatra DeepangaL. I think this song was composed by Jay-Vijay and was rendered fabulously by K. J. Yesudas in the movie nirakudam – supposed to have been a comic blockbuster. I am daring to put this video of mine here in spite of the shortcomings I had on stage. I had to play the Keyboard as I sang it and it was really difficult since I was also coordinating the orchestra. Bharathan – the mrudangam player – admonished me saying that I was carrying too much of responsibility on the shoulders and I could falter. He was right. My jaded effort with occasional off-shruthis is being presented here for you to pounce on. Let me know.

Edited to include correct information. Thanks for the comments

Kavidhai arangerum nErum

Song : Kavidhai arangerum
Film : Andha 7 naatkaL
Originally sung by : Jayachandran, S.Janaki
Composer : MSV

Performed by: Murali, Meera

This song is the most popular number from andha 7 naatkaL. A complete and true melody with a cascading structure. I have discussed this song elsewehere. I made a simple karaoke track and have attempted to sing with Meera. I have cut off many interludes and kept it simple just for the fun of singing. If you hear it, please drop a comment.

Thaamasamendhe varuvaan - An eternal classic

Song: Thaamasamendhe varuvaan
Film : Bhargavi Nilayam
Composer: M. S. Baburaj
Singer: K. J. Yesudas
Performed by : Murali Venkatraman

A timeless song which because of its lyrical elegance and unrivalled compositional beauty, stands out as one of the greatest songs ever to grace Malayalam film songs. The composer Baburaj was a melody weaver (not a maker) of the highest calibre in my humble opinion. His songs like "thaLiritta kinaakkaL than" (S.Janaki) , "praNasakhi njaan verumoru" (KJY) are some which "ariyaadhE..en aathmaavil chiragu kudanjOr azagu" kaL (the beauties which titillate the aathma with a feather without we realizing it). For those who do not understand Malayalam let me write down the meaning of this splendiferous lyrics- you can pretty much sing these lyrics ini the original tune)

Pallavi:
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thaamadham Eno varavE
uyirththOZi endhan munnE
thaamadham Eno varavE
anburuvE endhan kaNNil

Charanam 2:
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thaLirudal iLagi undhan
thangavaLai kilungiyadhE
poonjOlai kaattil undhan
kaalkolusum kulungiyadhE

paaloLi chandiranil -un
punnagaiyum kaNdu nindrEn
paadhi raa thendralil un
pattudai vilagiyadhE

No wonder Prabha chEchi fell for DasEttan listening to such songs :) I don't think the way I have sung is anywhere near what Dasettan's style...hmm.. This was recorded 2 years back.

Let me know if you folks like it.